Plato Academic Excellence Awards 2024 On the evening of Friday, April 19, 2024, families convened at the auditorium of Plato Academy Tarpon Springs for the 2024 Plato Academy Academic Excellence Awards. This event was a celebration of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge, by honoring students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The auditorium, elegantly...Read More
A Great Opportunity for Students to Explore Careers Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and Recruiting Office Tampa Bay recently hosted our students to an exciting open house event. The Open House aimed to showcase the diverse missions, impressive aircrafts, and rewarding careers within the Coast Guard by welcoming students at the Air Station facilities and...Read More
Plato Academy Tarpon Springs honors Greek language, history, art, and culture Plato Academy Tarpon Springs ignited the spirit of Greek heritage on March 8, 2024, in anticipation of the upcoming Greek Independence Day. Celebrating Greek Independence Day at the Tarpon Springs Parade Students, teachers, and guests gathered to celebrate Greek history, art, language, and culture...Read More
The annual tradition of the reenactment of the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony took place this March at Plato Academy Clearwater. Greek Celebrations at Plato Academy Schools Click to learn more about the Lighting of the Olympic Flame ceremony. The “Lighting of the Olympic Flame” ceremony is a symbolic event that marks the beginning...Read More
What do we celebrate on March 25th? March 25th is celebrated as Greek Independence Day. This day commemorates the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, which ultimately led to Greece gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It is one of the most significant national holidays...Read More
On March 17, 2024, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the streets were alive with celebration as the annual Greek Independence Day parade took over the lively “Greek village” at the heart of the town. Along Dodecanese Boulevard, which sets the scene with its nod to the beautiful Aegean archipelago, the parade honored the town’s deep heritage,...Read More
Η Δευτέρα 4 Μαρτίου ήταν μια ιδιαίτερη μέρα για την Ακαδημία Πλάτωνος στο Κλίαργουότερ. Το σχολείο μας, υποδέχθηκε μια ομάδα εκλεκτών προσκεκλημένων που θέλησαν να δουν από κοντά το έργο που επιτελείται στα εκπαιδευτήρια της Ακαδημίας και να ανταλλάξουν απόψεις και ιδέες για τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η ελληνόγλωσση εκπαίδευση στις ΗΠΑ. Focusing on the...Read More
Την εβδομάδα του εορτασμού της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Ελληνικής Γλώσσας στην Γ’ τάξη του Δημοτικού Σχολείου διδάχθηκαν τον σύνδεσμο ευ. Μιλήσαμε και προσπάθησα να κινητοποιήσω όσο περισσότερο μπορούσα το ενδιαφέρον και την προσοχή των παιδιών για την ιδιαιτερότητα του συνδέσμου ότι έχει δυο «φωνές» εφ και εβ. Ταυτόχρονα επισήμανα ότι όταν μια λέξη αρχίζει από τα...Read More
The Greek language has had a huge impact on English, influencing everything from the words we use to how we structure sentences. When you hear words like “biology,” “psychology,” or “geometry,” you’re actually using Greek roots! Even in everyday language, phrases and stories from Greek mythology and literature pop up all the time, showing how...Read More
The Greek language stands as a pillar of civilization, leaving an indelible mark on science, and culture through its rich history and enduring influence. It is celebrated every year on February 9, a date known as “International Greek Language Day”. The Greek language holds a special significance as one of the oldest documented languages in...Read More